Telegram-herald., 1887-08-19

ana when we appeared on the scene, fancy,
from all | could gather, that though there
were still many obstacles ia is path, success
was by 10 means out of his reach But now
all this had changed; the COY Nyleptha smiled
no more in his direction, and he was not slow
TO guess the cause. Infuriated and alarmed,
he turned bis attention 20 Sorais, only 10 find
that he might well try 10 WOO a mountain
side. With a bitter Jest or two about his
fclIleness. that door was closed or him for
ever. SO NGsta bethought him Of the 20. 600
wild swordsmen who would pour down at his
bidding through the northern mountain
passes, and no doabt vowed TO adorn the
gates Of Mllosis with our heads
But first he determined as we learned. 10
make one more attempt, and 10 demand the
hand Of Nyleptha in the open court after tie
formal annual ceremony Of the signing Of the
laws that had been proclaimed by the queens
during the year.
OF this astounding fact Nyleptha heard
with simulated nonchalance and with little
trembling Of the voice herself informed Us of
it as we sat at supper on the night preceding
the great ceremony of the law signing.
Sir Henry bit his lip. and. do what be could
to prevent it, plainly showed his agitation.
And what answer viii the queen be
pleased to give TO the great lordIu asked I, in
a jesting manner.
Answer, Nacumazahn- Tor we had elected
10 pass by our Zulu names in Zu- Vendis. she
said, with pretty shTug of her ivory shoul-
der. Nay, / know not: what is a pour
woman TO do when the wOoer has 80 600
swords wherewith 10 urge bis lover and from
under ber long lashes she glanced at Curtis.
Just then we rose from the table 10 al journ
into another room. "QnaterInain. a word.
quick" said Sir Henry TO me Listen: /
have never spoken about it, but surely you
have guessed love Nylepths- What am /
10 dor
Fortunately, ! had more or les already
taken the question into consideration. and
was therefore able to give such answer ss
seemed the visest 70 me.
~YOu must speak 70 Nyleptha tonight I
said. "Now il your tirne-Dow or never.
Listen; in the sitting room get near 70 her.
and whisper % her 70 meet you 81 naiduicbt
by the Rademas statue ST the end II the great
ball. viii keep watch FOR you there Now
OF never, Curtis
We passed or into the other room. yvlep-
tba was sitting. Der hands before her. and .
sad. anxious look upon ber lovely face A
little way of wes Sorais taking % Coed iu
Der SLOW. measured tones
The time went on. in another quarter of an
hour | knew that, according to their habit.
the queens would retire. As vet SIR Henry
bad bad no chance 81 saying o word in r,ri-
vste. iBjee3. tboagh wc saw much of the
royal sisters Il vss ~ no means easy . sec
them alone / rackes my trains, and at last
ar idea came 20 ne.
AWlll the queen bs piessed = said. Sewing
low before Sorais TO sing unto bsr ser-antss
Our hearts are basvy this night Sing r. US.
Lady ef the Night eSorsis fsvorate psrns
among the people
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a fsv wandering cssrds
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throated bird. her roundes voice ring ort IL
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